01/11
rev. 3/6/2017
LM, MANUAL
Copyright 2016 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Page 23 of 28
Loading and Use Instructions:
Periodically review the “Safe use recommendations” on p. 2.
1. Drive the forklift forward and insert the tines into the fork pockets. Drive as far forward as possible. Lower the
forks completely. The drawings below demonstrate this step:
2. Securely connect the boom to the carriage of the forklift with the safety chain.
Wrap the safety chain around the fork carriage and fasten the snap hook to the chain/strap. There should be
no slack in the chain/strap. The sole purpose of the safety chain is to prevent the boom from sliding off of the
forks. It is NOT intended or designed to bear the full load rating.
3.
[Telescoping models only]
Adjust the boom length:
a. Loosen the X-handle locking bolt (“locking bolt”), by turning it counterclockwise.
b. Grasp the adjustment handle at the end of the boom and pull the boom to the desired length.
c. Tighten the locking bolt by turning it clockwise.
4. [
Fork
truck
Fully lower
the forks
against the
bottoms of
the fork
pockets
Boom extension
adjustment handle
Turn locking bolt counterclockwise
to loosen
Turn locking bolt clockwise
to tighten against boom
Boom sleeve
Boom sleeve
Boom
Fork pocket
Snap hook
Safety chain wrapped
around fork carriage &
snap hook fastened to
chain
